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Lazy Doughnuts Recipe

These doughnuts have a great flavor without having to fry them. They come together so quickly on those busy mornings.—Eloise DeHoyos, Tracy, California

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Bake: 20 min.YIELD:10 servings

Ingredients

2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons shortening

1/2 cup sugar

2 eggs

2 cups all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/2 teaspoon salt

6 tablespoons milk

Butter, melted

Cinnamon-sugar

Directions

1.In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine flour, baking powder, nutmeg and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition.

2. Fill greased muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350° for 18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Dip doughnuts in melted butter, then roll in cinnamon-sugar. Serve warm.
Yield: about 10 servings.